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patrons

Hi! My name is Simon Thoumire and I play the wonderful English concertina. It’s an instrument that was invented in the early nineteenth century by Prof. Charles Wheatstone - it’s an amazing instrument! I’m from Scotland and I love our own indigenous folk / traditional music - it makes me smile, makes my heart pump and I want to get up to dance when I hear it! I feel very lucky to be part of it all. Over many years I had lots of opportunities to tour the world, make albums, write music for folk bands and orchestras and generally have a lovely time creating.

I also make available to everyone videos of my musical technique, tune interpretation musical tips and insights and much more acquired over the years. As we all know it’s not so easy to stay creative when we have families who need to eat so I am setting up this Patreon to ask for your support to help me continue doing what I love and from what I understand from feedback, you enjoy too!

I do have plans for the next 12 months. I want to:

Continue to make and develop my music vlogs on the concertina and Scottish music

More videos that promote the English Concertina and help other to this too!

Get better at making videos!

Make an album of ballads with brilliant pianist Dave Milligan

Make a compilation album of my music from 2015 / 2016

Write more music for trad music combinations

Play more gigs!

Why should you become a patron?

First of all, please don’t think you must do this. Most people who listen to my music do not support me on a monthly basis and I’m totally cool with that. I want everyone to have access to my music, no matter what they are paying. As long as you are listening it is worth it for me.

Patrons get access to music before anyone else. They get to see what goes on behind the curtain, what I’m thinking and planning. Also patrons get to hear my albums before they are released.

Your patronage not only funds my music and music videos but it allows me to spend more time making music. I also get to hire other musicians to play / create with me which is brilliant fun (and they get paid!)

How often do patrons get charged?
Once per month. Whether I upload at least 3 tracks or videos (which I will) or 10 tracks (which I probably won’t) you will only get charged at the rate you subscribe to. Of course if you want to pay more you can always subscribe to the next level up :-)
I think that’s it. I appreciate you taking the time to look at this page. I feel very lucky to be involved in playing music - there really is nothing better in the world! Thanks again :-)
Simon

Tiers

All back to Simon's!

$1 or more per month

When you sign up for this level

You will receive access to Patron-only posts

Access to behind-the-scenes videos (like when I'm out and about or making new videos).

You will also get to see my Lens posts from wherever I am in the world.

I really appreciate any support you can give and will always be available to answer any questions you have.

Hi! My name is Simon Thoumire and I play the wonderful English concertina. It’s an instrument that was invented in the early nineteenth century by Prof. Charles Wheatstone - it’s an amazing instrument! I’m from Scotland and I love our own indigenous folk / traditional music - it makes me smile, makes my heart pump and I want to get up to dance when I hear it! I feel very lucky to be part of it all. Over many years I had lots of opportunities to tour the world, make albums, write music for folk bands and orchestras and generally have a lovely time creating.

I also make available to everyone videos of my musical technique, tune interpretation musical tips and insights and much more acquired over the years. As we all know it’s not so easy to stay creative when we have families who need to eat so I am setting up this Patreon to ask for your support to help me continue doing what I love and from what I understand from feedback, you enjoy too!

I do have plans for the next 12 months. I want to:

Continue to make and develop my music vlogs on the concertina and Scottish music

More videos that promote the English Concertina and help other to this too!

Get better at making videos!

Make an album of ballads with brilliant pianist Dave Milligan

Make a compilation album of my music from 2015 / 2016

Write more music for trad music combinations

Play more gigs!

Why should you become a patron?

First of all, please don’t think you must do this. Most people who listen to my music do not support me on a monthly basis and I’m totally cool with that. I want everyone to have access to my music, no matter what they are paying. As long as you are listening it is worth it for me.

Patrons get access to music before anyone else. They get to see what goes on behind the curtain, what I’m thinking and planning. Also patrons get to hear my albums before they are released.

Your patronage not only funds my music and music videos but it allows me to spend more time making music. I also get to hire other musicians to play / create with me which is brilliant fun (and they get paid!)

How often do patrons get charged?
Once per month. Whether I upload at least 3 tracks or videos (which I will) or 10 tracks (which I probably won’t) you will only get charged at the rate you subscribe to. Of course if you want to pay more you can always subscribe to the next level up :-)
I think that’s it. I appreciate you taking the time to look at this page. I feel very lucky to be involved in playing music - there really is nothing better in the world! Thanks again :-)
Simon

Recent posts by Simon Thoumire

Tiers

All back to Simon's!

$1 or more per month

When you sign up for this level

You will receive access to Patron-only posts

Access to behind-the-scenes videos (like when I'm out and about or making new videos).

You will also get to see my Lens posts from wherever I am in the world.

I really appreciate any support you can give and will always be available to answer any questions you have.